Overview

In addition to acquiring historical knowledge of the world we live in, students will graduate the History MA program from Arizona State University with communication and analytical skills that lead to numerous employment opportunities in politics, non-profit and academia. SHPRS is also one of the leaders in the field of public history, which takes history outside of the walls of the classroom and prepares students for careers in historic preservation, museums, historical societies, archives and government agencies.

With more than 40 faculty members, the award-winning history faculty offers diverse programs and an intellectual community that challenges and inspires scholars. Students will work with distinguished faculty to research and interpret history and prepare for a future doing work that affects the world.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Arts program in history provides students the fundamental training needed for careers in research, teaching, public history, government service and a host of other positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Program graduates serve as first-rate historians, highly qualified teachers at the elementary, secondary levels, community colleges, researchers and consultants, archivists, Foreign Service officers, management professionals, community organizers and public servants.

Career examples include:

archivist
business executive
college instructor
diplomat
editorial and publishing professional
K-12 school teacher
museum director and staff
nonprofit director
research professional

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical Methods

North American Core

European Core

Global/Comparative Core

Public History Methodology

Global/Comparative History Core

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2023-10-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History Modern History American Studies View 819 other Masters in History in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Duolingo English Test

105

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in an applicable master's degree program. The most competitive applicants have a GPA of 3.30 or higher.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of purpose
resume or curriculum vitae
writing sample
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

25200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25200 USD per year during 12 months.
National

23544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23544 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

11720 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11720 USD per year during 12 months.

Online Arizona resident: $12,888/year
Online Non-Arizona resident: $14,200/year

Living costs for Tempe Junction

900 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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